NBA Conference Finals

Bill Laimbeer and Michael Jordan had some physical confrontations during those combative Bulls-Pistons showdowns (he once kneed Jordan in the groin), but the former Pistons enforcer and current New York Liberty coach took one last shot at his old nemesis. Laimbeer said the greatest player of his generation isn't quite as great as the best player today: Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James. The question was posed to Laimbeer during his appearance on Dan Patrick's podcast on Thursday. Patrick: LeBron in his prime. Jordan in his prime. Laimbeer: Had that question the other day and there's no question that i would take LeBron James. He can do more. I mean Michael Jordan...

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